What Free and Low-Cost Things Can You Do in Boston in February?

If you're still trying to tackle the bills from your holiday spending, you may be looking for free or low-cost things to do in Boston at this time of year. Fortunately, the city offers several activities and programs during February. Here's a roundup of some of them, as suggested by Boston.com and the Boston Globe.

Be on the lookout for giant googly eyes stuck on the side of a building and tentacles extending across the cityscape. WINTERACTIVE features tongue-in-cheek art displays throughout Boston's downtown. The walkable, outdoor art exhibition of 18 installations will remain on view through March 29. | Various locations throughout Boston

Boston's Winter Fitness Series offers free classes across multiple city locations in February. They include options like Bota Fogo, yoga, tai chi, walking groups, and line dancing, with no registration required. | Multiple dates and locations. See the website for details.

The Moakley Park Winter Warmer on Saturday, Feb. 7, will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event includes warm drinks, snacks, crafts, s'mores, and a Valentine-making activity. | 450 Old Colony Ave.,
Boston

A Valentine's Day fashion event, "Fashionably LATE," will be held at the Liberty Hotel on Friday, Feb. 13, around 8:30 p.m. The program will feature a fashion show by local designer Lidiya Romanchuk, presented by Liya Kay Productions. | Liberty Hotel, 215 Charles St., Boston

Celebrate the work of African American art and culture with activities and music. The Boston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will present an Afternoon of African American Culture for Children on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for youth ages 4 to 12. This year's program theme is “Rooted in Our Culture, Grounded in Our Legacy.” Healthy snacks will be provided. | Yawkey Boys & Girls Club of Roxbury, 115 Warren St., Boston

Edie Tang's Art Showcase at Bogosplit will be held on Friday, Feb. 14, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The exhibition features live-moving portraits, live dress painting, a DJ, and light refreshments. | Bogosplit, 100 Huntington Ave., Boston 

Harvard Book Store will host a Valentine's Book Swap on Saturday, Feb. 14, from noon to 2 p.m. The event features a Blind Date with a Book concept, gift book wrapping, a 20% coupon for registered attendees, a photo booth, and bookmarks. | Harvard Book Store, 1256 Massachusetts Ave., Boston

The Old State House and Old South Meeting House will offer daily hands-on history activities from Feb. 16 to 20, including scavenger hunts and crafts for children younger than 12. Note that children's activities are free with paid adult admission. | Old State House, 206 Washington St., and Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St., Boston